FortisBC Indigenous Community New Home Program

FortisBC’s Indigenous Community New Home Construction program is designed to support the adoption of the BC Energy Step Code, advance higher efficiency new construction, and enable both First Nations and homeowners to enjoy lower energy bills and more comfortable, durable, and healthy homes. Where permits are required, FortisBC Indigenous Community New Home Step Code Rebates are available for homes with building permits after March 29, 2018. These rebates are offered until December 31, 2023.

 

FortisBC Indigenous Community New Home Program

Overview

Rebate amount

Up to $13,000

Who can apply

Indigenous communities constructing eligible homes built in FortisBC’s electricity* and/or natural gas service area.

*Includes Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro

Deadline

The following forms must be submitted within 6 months of the completion date:

Online application
Natural gas appliances application
Electric appliances application

Qualifying products

Eligible products vary – choose from Option A or Option B below.

Funding provided by

FortisBC

Deadlines

The following forms must be submitted within 6 months of the completion date:

  • Online application
  • Natural gas appliances application
  • Electric appliances application

 

Please note: to qualify for the current version of this program, all of the following deadlines must be met:

  • December 31, 2023: final date for builders to submit the pre-registration form
  • December 31, 2025: final date for projects to be completed
  • Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date
  • Projects that haven’t pre-registered and/or receive their building permits (where permits are required) in 2024 will be eligible for rebates under a revised Indigenous Communities New Home Program

How to apply

Before you begin

  1. Carefully review the terms and conditions available at fortisbc.com/newhome to confirm your eligibility.
  2. To register your project, contact your Energy Advisor. Supporting documents include:
    • Applicant Declaration
    • BC Energy As-Built Compliance Report
    • EnerGuide N Report (EnerGuide Homeowner Information Sheet)

I am...

Apply here

Ready to apply for Option AContact energy solutions manager
Ready to apply for Option BOnline application

Who to contact

FAQs and more

New Home FAQs

New Home FAQs

Rebate FAQs

Rebate FAQs

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